Podcast: 2025 Seniors Pessimistic About Postcollege Jobs
Briefly

According to a recent Handshake survey, over half of graduating college seniors are feeling pessimistic about their prospects as they prepare to enter a challenging job market. Christine Cruzvergara, in a discussion about the survey's findings, emphasized that although the current environment is difficult, it follows a historical pattern seen during past economic recessions, such as in 2008-2009. Cruzvergara suggested that higher education institutions should adapt their approaches to better support students through these challenging transitions, referencing prior strategies that could inform current practices.
Over half of graduating seniors feel pessimistic about entering the workforce, primarily due to the competitive job market and poor economic outlook.
Higher education institutions need to pull from literature on preventive health measures to better support students in today's tough job market.
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